Shawn Doherty
About Shawn Doherty
Shawn Doherty is the Deputy Director of Construction Safety at MBTA in Boston, Massachusetts, with extensive experience in health, safety, and environmental management.
Current Role at MBTA
Shawn Doherty serves as the Deputy Director of Construction Safety at MBTA in Boston, Massachusetts. Since 2024, he has been contributing to the activation of safety systems and supporting the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) Steering Committee. Additionally, Shawn assists senior leaders in executing various OHS program initiatives. His role includes developing crucial safety performance indicators, implementing OHS plans, policies, and procedures, and conducting detailed audits to ensure compliance with OHS standards. He also prepares comprehensive reports and presentations related to safety management.
Previous Positions at Moran Environmental Recovery, LLC
Before his role at MBTA, Shawn Doherty worked at Moran Environmental Recovery, LLC in Greater Boston. He held multiple positions, starting as an Environmental Field Technician from 2014 to 2015. He then served as a Regulatory Compliance Specialist from 2015 to 2017, followed by a Health and Safety Specialist from 2017 to 2018. He advanced to the position of Health and Safety Coordinator from 2018 to 2022, and finally as the Health, Safety, and Environmental Manager until 2024. In these roles, Shawn gained extensive experience in managing health, safety, and environmental processes, regulatory compliance, and emergency responses.
Educational Background in Occupational Safety and Health
Shawn Doherty has a strong educational foundation in Occupational Safety and Health. He earned an Associate of Arts (AA) in Occupational Safety and Health from Waldorf University in 2020. Continuing his education, Shawn pursued a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership with a focus on Occupational Safety and Health at Waldorf University, which he is expected to complete in 2025. His academic background supports his professional expertise in the field of construction safety and health management.
Safety Systems and Compliance Activation
In his current role at MBTA, Shawn Doherty plays a critical part in the activation of safety systems. He supports the OHS Steering Committee and senior leaders, contributing to the execution of OHS program initiatives. Shawn is responsible for developing essential safety performance indicators, implementing comprehensive OHS plans, policies, and procedures, and ensuring strict compliance through thorough audits. His duties include preparing detailed reports and presentations to maintain and enhance safety management practices. Additionally, he assists with Department of Labor Standards (DLS) investigations and oversees emergency response protocols.